I think some of the roses you mentioned can get pretty large. I would say no more than 3

in that size bed. I have not personally Grown any of those. My mom has Deelish and it’s very pretty. Some of the DA I have grown were easily 4 Ft in diameter. Maybe others will chime in that have grown those particular ones you mentioned.

Sounds like a great spot to have a bed of roses. Please submit photos when it’s in bloom!

If you have humidity, I would allow plenty of space between the bushes. Generally, 3' on center is a good starting place. Check on the stated size of each of the roses, and adjust accordingly.

I wouldn't plant more than 1 rose deep in 4'. You could stagger them in a zigzag fashion, possibly squeezing in 1 more. Since each rose will need at least 3', I would plant 3 roses in the 10' length, spaced just a tad more than 3' on center. If the first and last bushes can overhang the ends of the 10' bed, you might squeeze in 1 more, but have very little room for the companion plants you want.

The Alnwick Rose is stiffly upright, taller than wide, whereas Abe Darby is lax in habit and wider than tall, depending on your climate and conditions.

Also, there is a big difference in Bolero and Quietness. Bolero is a short, rounded shrub, and Quietness is tall and vase shaped. It is classified as a shrub, but is closer to hybrid tea form. In my garden Quietness exceeded 4' it's first year. Earth Angel will probably not be a compact rose in your zone. Mine is well past 4'. Could you move some of your taller roses to your new walkway bed? Earth Angel and Alnwick are about the same size here.

You've chosen some beautiful roses. I just put in a mixed border, and used a similar palette.

Thank you Lala and Flowers.

Sure, will post pics. Next summer definitely.

The existing smaller one with angel face, easy does it etc is not really ‘small’. Measured it now. It’s 9’ by 4’. Thought it was much smaller:)
So tricky trying to figure out the spacing

@Tammy, I got a notification that you posted here. I don’t know why I am not able to see it. Must be a glitch.
Can you repost please. Thanks!

Isn't that strange, Mysticwaves! I don't see my post if I check my ipad, but it's here on my desktop computer still.

I will C&P the reply again. So, apologies for those who are getting a double whammy.

I love roses leading up to a front door.

I don't really have advice, but can tell you what I did because I wanted the same thing: roses, annuals, perennials, etc.

My thinking was:

Since it's the front of the house, I kept a simple colour palatte of pink, white and purple.

I also kept the seasons in mind because roses only look perfect for a fraction of the year. (I'm in zone 5/6)

I planted one Cinderella Fairytale at the corner at each picket fence by the driveway. (Sorry, not DA. I love them, but In my zone, Kordes do a million times better.)

Then, running beside the driveway are five Apple blossom carpet roses. They stay the right size and I thought the colour was a perfect match to the Cinderella Roses.

To add a bit of layering, I have a row of alternating lady's mantle, catmint, and salvia.

When they are all in bloom, it looks beautiful.

In the early spring, before the roses awaken, There's a dwarf cherry tree filled with white blossoms while tulips run down the space between the roses and perennials. So, before the roses bloom, it's a spectacular spring show.

When the roses finish their first flush, the hydrangeas get their turn to be center stage. I have old fashioned Annabelles in front of the porch mixed in with boxwood for winter interest.

So, in August, the look changes once again to mostly white and green. It's actually quite restful to the eye in late summer, before the autumn flush brings a final burst of colour.

Anyhow, this has worked out really well for me. It seems to morph beautifully season to season, each one taking center stage while the other flowers rest.

Right now, September, the hydrangea's are done and the pink roses are flushing again, but a deeper pink due to the fall temps.

Hope this helps.

Whatever you do, I know it will look spectacular. <3

Tammy, Its funny. Some glitch i guess. I see it now.

What a stunning garden. Hopefully one day i will have something similar to it. Thank you for posting pics. did get some good ideas.

A new bed, that's exciting! If you have any RRD in your area it's good to space roses out extra with some sort of non-rose windbreak planted in between. Maybe a tall and narrow ornamental grass? That would reduce your chance of loosing the whole bed in one go.

If you're lucky enough not to have RRD I'm super jealous.

We are in the mid atlantic area, with every possible issue related to roses:)

RRD, BS, yellow leaves, japaneses beatles.

I guess spacing them well is the only option.

@mysticwaves_zone7a Oh man, me too! But it's worth it for when they do really well and I get to have roses on my table to stare at.

Have you heard this RRD tip yet? Sanitize your pruners between roses to prevent spreading RRD. Apparently bleach corrodes pruners so right now I'm using some sort of hospital-grade anti-covid disinfectant spray. I think rubbing alcohol of some type would also do well.

Tammy,

I enjoyed reading about your front garden. It looks so pretty! Pink roses and tulips with hydrangeas and boxwoods. All of my favorites. You should plan mine haha!

Tammy, I love your coordinations of color. That row of pink roses looks fabulous. I also think whites and greens is very restful in the heat of the summer.